·Everyone loves to compete; people love to show what they know and see if they can answer given questions. ·Game shows are a medium that people of all ages can relate to—nearly everyone has seen a game show in some format. They're easy to understand and pick up without complex instruction. ·Game shows appeal to all learning styles—they allow visual learners to see the question and surrounding information; auditory learners to hear the question and discuss answers; and kinesthetic learners to ring in, cheer, and participate.
Reason #1: Games are Fun with a Purpose Reason #2: Games Provide Feedback to the Learner Reason #3: Games Provide Feedback to the Trainer Reason #4: Games are Experiential Reason #5: Games Motivate Learners Reason #6: Games Improve Team Work Reason #7: Games Provide a Less Threatening Learning Environment Reason #8: Games Bring Real-World Relevance Reason #9: Games Accelerate Learning Reason #10: Games Give You Choices for Your Classroom
Using Game Shows as an Instructional Tool
·Everyone loves to compete; people love to show what they know and see if they can answer given questions.
· Game shows are a medium that people of all ages can relate to—nearly everyone has seen a game show in some format. They're easy to understand and pick up without complex instruction.
· Game shows appeal to all learning styles—they allow visual learners to see the question and surrounding information; auditory learners to hear the question and discuss answers; and kinesthetic learners to ring in, cheer, and participate.
Ten of the Very Best Reasons for Using Classroom Games
Reason #1: Games are Fun with a Purpose
Reason #2: Games Provide Feedback to the Learner
Reason #3: Games Provide Feedback to the Trainer
Reason #4: Games are Experiential
Reason #5: Games Motivate Learners
Reason #6: Games Improve Team Work
Reason #7: Games Provide a Less Threatening Learning Environment
Reason #8: Games Bring Real-World Relevance
Reason #9: Games Accelerate Learning
Reason #10: Games Give You Choices for Your Classroom